Kaylin
Kaylin is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or pure.
Origin and history
Kaylin is a modern English invention, likely created as a variant of Caelen, Kayleen, or a combination of Kay and the popular name suffix -lyn. It derived initial inspiration from Gaelic names like Caelan, meaning 'slender' or 'fair'. In the United States, it gained steady popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a contemporary feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
19,307 babies in the United States have been named Kaylin since 1880. It ranks #1086 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1180.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,004 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,616 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,128 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,041 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kaylee, Lynn
Fun facts
- Kaylin rose to popularity during the 1990s and 2000s alongside other rhythmic '-lyn' suffix names in North America.
- While a modern English creation, its roots link back to the traditional Gaelic name Caelan.